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Alibris

4.7

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alibris.com
Founded in 1998
Berkeley, CA, United States
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Alibris Reviews Summary

Alibris enjoys a generally positive reputation among customers, particularly for its wide selection of used books at competitive prices and reliable shipping. Many customers appreciate the timely delivery and the ability to track orders, contributing to overall satisfaction. However, concerns arise regarding the variability in book conditions, with some items not meeting expectations, and delays in shipping for urgent needs. Additionally, the separate shipping fees for each book can deter purchases. Despite these issues, the platform remains a favored choice for many due to its extensive inventory and user-friendly website.

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The experience was perfect right up to the request...
March 28, 2026
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The experience was perfect right up to the request for comments request. These opinion surveys are overdone. My comments are the same every time. I'll let you know if they change.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026

Consistently convenient and easy so far except that...
December 28, 2025
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Consistently convenient and easy so far except that I do not like taking the same survey over and over...

Date of experience: December 18, 2025
Idaho
1 review
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Purchased this book before and wanted another one, so came here to save some money on the cost. I was happy to find it available for a lesser cost.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
California
1 review
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Always reliable!
March 28, 2026

Always reliable! How many times do you get to say that? Well done.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
1 review
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Fabulous way to feed my book addiction
March 28, 2026
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Love Alibris! I can continue to drip feed my physical book addiction (to escape the electronics) while supporting used book stores and without paying full book prices.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026

Alibis Rocks!
June 18, 2025
Previous review

Such a great way to still experience actual physical books at an obsessive rate without the cost. Thank you. Shipping has been consistently fast and easy, too!

Date of experience: June 8, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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I believe when you say in like new condition, that should not include a smelly book - i literally put it outside as it was that obnoxious to me

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
Oklahoma
1 review
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Was looking for a specific out of print child's book and after doing a Look-up found several through alibrus. Chose the condition I wanted and the closest locations to me (which I like to be able to see). Ordering was quick and easy, and accomplished it on the first try! Hopeful the books will arrive as easily🙂

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
California
1 review
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I was looking for a special gift, which happened to be OOP, so, I ended up here! It was very quick, and very easy. Intuitive, even for an old man like me!

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
Ohio
1 review
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Book order
March 28, 2026

Book came in good condition just as advertised shipping was quick

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
Massachusetts
1 review
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I'm in the US, but wanted a book that could only be found in the UK for some reason. If I had ordered it directly from the UK to the USA, I would have paid a lot of shipping. Somehow Alibris got it to me for only five bucks. It was sent using one of those "UPS Mail Innovations" partners, and took a while, but the price was right so I'm not complaining.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
New York
1 review
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They help you find a copy
March 28, 2026
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They help you find a copy. They help you pick the best deal on each title. You can buy a huge pile of hard to find books for peanuts. What's not to love?

Date of experience: March 18, 2026

I get tons of books here even some no one ever heard...
December 6, 2025
Previous review

I get tons of books here even some no one ever heard of, in languages no one ever heard.

Date of experience: November 26, 2025
California
1 review
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Book exactly as described and arrived quickly. Great seller.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
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Some items that I want are not available in trade paperback, which is my favorite when it comes to books, because it is the easiest for me to hold. I can usually find it in hardcover instead, and Alibris generally has them for sale.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026

It is always a good experience with shipping on all...
February 7, 2026
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It is always a good experience with shipping on all of my past orders.

Date of experience: January 28, 2026
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Quick shipment 2-3 days after placement of order it arrived quicker than anticipated. All books arrived in the same box- and got here within about a week or so of ordering.
Mint condition, loads of knowledge and spells for self development in many areas of life. Worth every penny.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
Texas
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Pretty good and reliable
March 28, 2026

It's a pretty reliable app for buying books quickly and for cheap! I ordered 4 books and they thankfully got here safely and fairly quick!

Date of experience: February 28, 2026
Illinois
1 review
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Happy first time customer.
March 28, 2026

Album listed as CD but received LP instead. Could have been user error on my part? Was a new LP so decided to keep rather than return. Other CDs in order were as described.

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
Nebraska
1 review
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I love the search function, the sorting options and suggestions for other books

Date of experience: March 18, 2026
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Satisfaction again
March 28, 2026
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My order from Alibris arrived and was as described. I've ordered from Alibris several times and have always been satisfied. Descriptions of the books and prices are accurate. I will continue to use them as my go-to source for second-hand books. Keep up the good work!

Date of experience: March 18, 2026

Easy, quick and efficient as usual
January 30, 2026
Previous review

Easy, quick and efficient as usual. Alibris is my go-to place for used books.

Date of experience: January 20, 2026
Illinois
1 review
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Always find the what I looking for at good price from Alibris.

Date of experience: March 17, 2026
Puerto Rico
1 review
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HASTA EL MOMENTO LA EXPERIENCIA HA SIDO BUENA, PARA SER MI PRIMERA VEZ.

Date of experience: March 17, 2026
Canada
1 review
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You indicate that at the book location that the shipping was C 7.47 That is pretty clear when I am ordering from Canada. If there is a rate for CA that is diffeent from US that should be indicated that the 7.47 is for USA only. I get to check out and it is 16 and change. One book would have cost me more than 5 CA than I would have paid at Amazon Sooo No book from you. Book was cheaper, but not when 16+ is added to it! Paul E Hurtubise PS. I did read you shipping policy so don't tell me about it!

Date of experience: March 17, 2026